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For at least two decades Mexico has been growing in importance as a manufacturing geography and this year, courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been brought into even sharper focus as more brands look for alternatives to manufacturing in China. In this inaugural episode of a new monthly show, "MADE IN MEXICO", I talk to Jalisco's Minister for Economic Development Ernesto Sanchez Proal to explore the regions success, his recent experiences and his expectation for the future. Ernesto explains some of the strategies his government has in place to attract the right investment and development to Mexico and specifically to Jalisco, a state with a large density of EMS companies and, of course, Tequila.

This podcast was made possible thanks to the sponsorship of SMarTsol (https://www.smartsol.mx), Koh Yong (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Repstronics (https://www.repstronics.com).

Nicholas Brathwaite is the Founding Managing Partner of WRVI Capital, a technology venture fund established in 2019 focussed on accelerating the monetization and scaling of disruptive companies globally. He is also the Founding Partner of WRV Capital. Nicholas is also co-founder and partner of Riverwood Capital and has spent over 25 years developing technology and building technology-oriented businesses. From 1996 to 2007, he served as the Chief Technology Officer at Flextronics, where he oversaw the launch and growth of several of Flextronics’ largest business units, including an innovative push into product development. 

In this episode Philip Stoten and Ron Keith quiz Nicolas on manufacturing and supply chain trends, investment strategy, digital transformation and of course the ever present pandemic.

The need for digital transformation has always been compelling, post covid-19 it is also becoming urgent. Two founders and CEOs of digitally enabled companies are the guests on MADE IN this week. Anna-Katrina Shedletsky is the founder and CEO of Instrumental and Rajeev Bhalla is founder and CEO of Clip Automation. The two join co-hosts Ron Keith of Supply Chain Resource Group and Industry Journalist Philip Stoten to explore why the need for transformation is accelerating and how the industry can be more innovative than ever.

MADE IN has been developed in response to a desire to understand the manufacturing and supply chain industry in light of recent disruptions that impact on where and how things are made. This bi-weekly series, hosted by supply chain expert Ron Keith and industry journalist Philip Stoten, with guest from up and down the supply chain. The show draws its guest from the highest levels within major brands that outsource manufacturing and from the EMS companies that supply them, as well as the most experienced and knowledgeable consultants and digital disruptors.

In episode #6 Lior Susan, founder of Eclipse Ventures, one of the biggest investors in Digital Transformations, particularly in manufacturing, shares his views on manufacturing geography, manufacturing technology and manufacturing disruption. Lior believes that the industry is ready for disruption and sees many of the companies Eclipse are invested in as providers of some of the key technologies.

MADE IN has been developed in response to a desire to understand the manufacturing and supply chain industry in light of recent disruptions that impact on where and how things are made. This bi-weekly series, hosted by supply chain expert Ron Keith and industry journalist Philip Stoten, with guest from up and down the supply chain. The show draws its guest from the highest levels within major brands that outsource manufacturing and from the EMS companies that supply them, as well as the most experienced and knowledgeable consultants and digital disruptors.

In episode #2 of MADE IN, hosted by Ron Keith of the Supply Chain Resources Group and Philip Stoten of Forbes and SCOOP, special guest Mark Mondello, Jabil CEO discusses how his 200,000 plus team tackled the COVID-19 crisis and how their customers see the future of manufacturing in a post pandemic world. Stay tuned to the end to hear Mark's inspirational comments on leadership.

MADE IN has been developed in response to a desire to understand the manufacturing and supply chain industry in light of recent disruptions that impact on where and how things are made. This bi-weekly series, hosted by supply chain expert Ron Keith and industry journalist Philip Stoten, with guest from up and down the supply chain. The show draws its guest from the highest levels within major brands that outsource manufacturing and from the EMS companies that supply them, as well as the most experienced and knowledgeable consultants and digital disruptors.

In this episode former CEO of FLEX and Chairman of PCH International, Mike McNamara, joins Ron and Philip for an in depth discussion on the impact of COVID-19 and the major trends driving change and disruption in the supply chain. They explore topics like digital transformation, disruptive business models and leadership in real depth and from a position of hands-on knowledge.

MADE IN has been developed in response to a desire to understand the manufacturing and supply chain industry in light of recent disruptions that impact on where and how things are made. This bi-weekly series, hosted by supply chain expert Ron Keith and industry journalist Philip Stoten, with guest from up and down the supply chain. The show draws its guest from the highest levels within major brands that outsource manufacturing and from the EMS companies that supply them, as well as the most experienced and knowledgeable consultants and digital disruptors.

In this episode former CEO and COO of Dyson, Jim Rowan, joins Ron and Philip for an in depth discussion on the impact of COVID-19 and the major trends driving change and disruption in the supply chain. They explore topics like digital transformation, disruptive business models and leadership in real depth and from a position of hands-on knowledge.